Define the need of your audience and you will not waste a single minute of their time. “Sir, we are looking for a motivational speaker for our event on Friday. May we invite you to speak to our …
Lead with Humility
Leading with humility requires you to adapt a new mindset. That is the mindset of service. The traditional idea made us believe that to be a leader is to be the boss. We are the first movers, and …
Write your own introduction.
Not everyone who will introduce you know how to introduce a speaker. You can help the organizers to present you well you to your audience by writing a good introduction. There are those who will …
Classroom is theater.
When I was young, most of my teachers made us students memorize trivial information. I topped quiz bees because I could remember most information we were asked to memorize. I found that my nephews …
Find speaking opportunities
Invite yourself to guest speak. I mean it. If you have something to say and the world does not seem to notice you, tell them that you have something to say. Search for organizations which are …
When Supervisors Avoid Training
Supervisors who refused training do not see the benefit of your offers. Either your training has no real benefit or they do not have the ability to see the benefit. Her supervisors do not want …
Honor people.
You deliver commencement speeches to honor people. As a graduation speaker, you have the responsibility to focus the spotlight on those who deserve honor. Because you are the commencement speaker, …
8 Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
I will not put successful entrepreneurs in a box. There is no way for me to tell you that everyone goes through the same path in order for them to succeed. But there are known secrets common …
Begin with your audience.
Start speaking from where your audience are. Lani complained,” My subordinates said they understood, but they still did not follow my instructions.” She thought her instruction was clear and the …
Effective Supervisors Solve Problems
Ana avoids problems. She thinks that any problem that her staff creates reflects her ability as a supervisor. Problems stressed her out. Successful supervisors are effective problem solvers. …
One Secret of Effective Speakers
Preparation. Effective public speaking requires preparation. Impromptu speeches are products of your stored knowledge- what you have read, what you have seen, what you have heard. Impromptu …
Why entrepreneurship courses fail you?
Here's a quick note on B.S. Entrepreneurship. Students will find it difficult to learn entrepreneurship from those who are afraid to become entrepreneurs themselves. When professors only mouth what …